Getting Around Buenos Aires

With hundreds of bus lines, chaotic transit patterns and city maps that rarely point north, moving around Buenos Aires may seem overwhelming. But with a little guidance, it’s actually an extremely navigable city and getting around won’t be too hard.

Head downtown on South America’s first and oldest subway line, spend a day on foot wandering through Buenos Aires’ diverse neighborhoods, or just hop in a taxi to grab dinner at a local restaurant and you’ll be surprised just how far you can get!

Getting Around

Colonia del Sacramento is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires city, an excellent day trip across the river that offers you an opportunity to relax in a peaceful, beachfront town in Uruguay.

Having trouble getting around the city? If taxis seem too costly and the subway is sweltering, use this step-by-step guide for catching the bus in Buenos Aires to learn the ins and outs of traveling by ‘colectivo.’